how to do this drain on a utility sink?

[jpcjguy]

Hi all,

So I am wrapping up my plumbing and trying to figure out how to properly attached the drain to my utility sink. Normally I deal with the simple 1.5" slip fitting trap assembly. This sink has a 1.5" pvc threaded fitting.
I know I can do it all in glued PVC 1.5" but I am still not 100% on the final location of the sink, hence why I like the slip fitting to give me some adjustability.
Any suggestions?

 

[nadogail]

IMHO, the PVC drain fittings sold in the big box stores are ****.
After years of fighting them I now use ABS pipe and fittings cemented together.
I use 3 piece ABS unions in drain lines so I can, when necessary, remove a trap for cleaning.

It took me a while to stop using the white slip joint PVC DWV fittings because the ABS fittings are more expensive. But after a couple of call backs, I wised up.

 

[Bert_]

Just need a tailpiece. Then use a plastic tubular trap.

 

[allinon72]

There's an accordion adapter tube made especially for this.
It's on the aisle where all those plumbing fittings are, but if you don't know about them you'd never even glance twice.
You can go many inches out of 'right' and still hook it all up easily.
I think they're $3+-.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6Q6PM0/?tag=atomicindus08-20

This is an example but it has the complete assembly and not just the tube.
If the link doesn't work, I looked up
'Adjustable sink trap'

Please do not install one of these...it's the epitome of a homeowner hack job, not to mention the bellows catches all kinds of **** and increases the likelihood of clogs.

 

[rlitman]

There's an accordion adapter tube made especially for this...

I HATE those. They promote clogs and are easily punctured when you snake them.

 

[allinon72]

Hate them or not the op isn't well versed enough to have done the repair, under a sink, in a workman like fashion without asking for help(or was wise enough to not cobble a bunch of **** and cuts together to cure).
It's the easiest and the one for the job.

The alternatives you offered are... Where?

I've never snaked a drain in my life.
I've never had the accordion clog. If it did clog because it was installed upside down being the only way to begin to clog one, it's a five minute fix with no tools.
And
How do you snake through the drain head attached to the sink? Cross bars are in the way. I think detaching the p trap you can't get through easily and starting there is the plan I'd use.....

A mazzilion of them are sold and in use.
(Mr Mazzillo. The original 'orange man bad')

Just because OP asked for help doesn’t mean it’s OK to recommend a poor solution.

Anyway, I would change that 90 coming out of the wall to a 45, then you could install a slip fitting on the horizontal part of the trap. Seems all that’s needed on the vertical part is a short length of PVC.

 

[Balvar24]

Hard pipe it along the wall with a 90 behind the drain. They sell glue and couplings everyday of the week for if you decide to move it.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

Please do not install one of these...it's the epitome of a homeowner hack job, not to mention the bellows catches all kinds of **** and increases the likelihood of clogs.

X2. They're right up there with snap lock wire splices...

Tommy

 

[Busted Knucles]

X2. They're right up there with snap lock wire splices...

Tommy

Dont pass code or home inspections either.

 

[jkuro]

Hard pipe it along the wall with a 90 behind the drain. They sell glue and couplings everyday of the week for if you decide to move it.

X2

 

[dave*99]

Using the bellows trap is bad advice. That part does not solve the OP's problem. He still needs a tailpiece as Bert recommended. And if he buys the part Bert recommends, he doesn't need this hack part at all. The parts he already has in his photo will fit fine.

 

[MrSurly]

Take off the pvc that you currently have on the drain. Use a 1-1/2 tailpiece that will thread straight onto the existing metal threads, a plastic seal goes on top of the tailpiece. The p-trap kit will provide vertical adjustment. On the wall, with a collar (or two) and a bit of pipe and a sweep elbow, extend the horizontal pipe so that it ends behind the drain. (Be sure to maintain the proper fall in the horizontal) Use the pvc drain adapter that you have (bottom piece in the second pic) to connect the kit to the sweep elbow at the wall.

P-Trap kit
tailpiece kit